For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty on 6 June
1944, near Colleville-sur-Mer, France. 1st Lt. Monteith landed with the initial assault
waves on the coast of France under heavy enemy fire. Without regard to his own personal
safety he continually moved up and down the beach reorganizing men for further assault. He
then led the assault over a narrow protective ledge and across the flat, exposed terrain
to the comparative safety of a cliff. Retracing his steps across the field to the beach,
he moved over to where 2 tanks were buttoned up and blind under violent enemy artillery
and machinegun fire. Completely exposed to the intense fire, 1st Lt. Monteith led the
tanks on foot through a minefield and into firing positions. Under his direction several
enemy positions were destroyed. He then rejoined his company and under his leadership his
men captured an advantageous position on the hill. Supervising the defense of his newly
won position against repeated vicious counterattacks, he continued to ignore his own
personal safety, repeatedly crossing the 200 or 300 yards of open terrain under heavy fire
to strengthen links in his defensive chain. When the enemy succeeded in completely
surrounding 1st Lt. Monteith and his unit and while leading the fight out of the
situation, 1st Lt. Monteith was killed by enemy fire. The courage, gallantry, and intrepid
leadership displayed by 1st Lt. Monteith is worthy of emulation.

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